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Cheese Pattice Mexican Fried Rice

A Fusion Delight for Cheese Lovers
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

For the rice

  • 2 1/4 cups Steamed Rice ऊबला चावल
  • 1 onion chopped (प्याज)
  • 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder लाल मीर्च पाव्डर
  • 1 cup boiled mixed vegetables ऊबले हुइ मीक्स तर्कारी
  • 3 tbsp oil तेल
  • salt to taste नमक
  • red food color optional

To be ground into a paste (for the rice)

  • 4 cloves garlic लेहसून
  • 12 mm. piece ginger अदरक

For the cheese patties

  • 2 potatoes boiled and mashed (आलू)
  • 100 gms crumbled paneer पनीर
  • handful of fresh coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp maida (refined flour)
  • 2 green chillies
  • salt to taste

For the tomato gravy

  • 3 large tomatoes टमाटर
  • 1 onion प्याज
  • 3 cloves of garlic लेहसून
  • a pinch of carom seeds ajwain or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (अजवैन / ओरेगानो)
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder लाल मीर्च पावडर
  • 1/2 tsp sugar चीनी
  • 1 tbsp oil तेल
  • salt to taste नमक

For the baking

  • mozzarella cheese as per taste मोत्जारेला / पीजा चीज
  • 3 tbsp grated processed cheese प्रोसेजड चीज

Instructions
 

Prepare the Rice:

  • Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion for about 2 minutes.
    3 tbsp oil, 1 onion
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for another minute.
    12 mm. piece ginger, 4 cloves garlic
  • Mix in the chili powder, boiled mixed vegetables, and optional food color, and sauté for 2 more minutes.
    1 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 cup boiled mixed vegetables
  • Add the steamed rice and salt, and stir until everything is well combined.
    2 1/4 cups Steamed Rice, salt to taste

Make the Cheese Patties:

  • In a bowl, combine boiled and mashed potatoes with crumbled paneer, coriander, flour, green chilies, and salt.
    2 potatoes, 100 gms crumbled paneer, handful of fresh coriander leaves, 2 tbsp maida, 2 green chillies, salt to taste
  • Shape the mixture into small patties and cook them on a hot tawa (griddle) with a little oil until golden brown on both sides.

Prepare the Tomato Gravy:

  • Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion for 2 minutes.
    1 tbsp oil, 1 onion
  • Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds until aromatic.
    3 cloves of garlic
  • Add chopped tomatoes, ajwain or oregano, chili powder, sugar, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
    3 large tomatoes, a pinch of carom seeds, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp sugar, salt to taste
  • Blend the mixture in a mixer, but do not strain it. If the gravy is too thick, you can add a little water to adjust the consistency.

Assemble and Bake:

  • Spread the hot rice evenly in a greased baking dish.
  • Place the cheese patties over the rice layer.
  • Pour the tomato gravy over the patties, ensuring everything is covered.
  • Sprinkle grated processed cheese and mozzarella cheese on top.
    mozzarella cheese as per taste, 3 tbsp grated processed cheese
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve Hot: This dish is best served hot, straight from the oven. Pair it with a side salad or a glass of chilled lemonade for a complete meal.